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Midwest Waste Reminds Customers to Bag Their Trash and Place it at the Curb to Reduce Risk to Drivers

Wednesday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Midwest Waste reminds all customers to please bag all of your trash before putting it into your trash container for pickup. Please try to place all of your bagged trash inside the container at the side of... Read More.

City of Carmi Electronics Recycling Event Rescheduled for May 30

Wednesday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. Please note the new date. Accepted items include: · CRT, Projection, Plasma, Flat Screen, Console TVs,... Read More.

2020 Illinois Primary Election Unofficial White County Results

Wednesday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Unofficial election results for White County with all precincts reporting… State Senator for the 55th District (R) Darren Bailey 89.74% Jeff Fleming 10.26% 109th Representative District (R) Adam Niemerg 63.78% Andy Hires 36.22% 15th Congressional District (R) Mary Miller 55.21% Darren Duncan 25.14% 15th Congressional District (D) Erika Weaver 50.59% Kevin Gaither 24.02% President of the United... Read More.

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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Reportedly Tests 3 for Covid-19

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

According to our sister station in Fairfield, FMH has tested three individuals for coronavirus Covid-19 today. Officials there say it will take 2-3 days to learn the results of those tests. We've reached out to contacts at other immediate health facilities for updates on... Read More.

Hamilton/Wayne County Public Health Director Shares Important Info

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Public Health Administrator for Wayne/Hamilton Counties Clark Griffith is passing along important information in an effort to avoid overwhelming medical service providers in our area. The information comes from Department of Public Health Director Nr. Ngozi Ezike. He says, "“We know there is a lot... Read More.

Second Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois Partially Shuttered

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

An administrative Order handed down Tuesday morning has closed down the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Chief Judge Tom Tedeschi released the order which postpones all court dates including civil matters, including jury trials, traffic violations, ordinance violations, misdemeanor cases, probate, family cases,... Read More.

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Grayville Taking Steps to Ensure Safety of it’s Residents Due to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In light of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent Executive Orders, the City of Grayville would like to assure the Grayville Community the safety of our residents is its top priority. Because of the difficult economic situation many may face with suspension of normal business, the... Read More.

SI SUPRT Events Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns; Input Being Sought Via Letter

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to COVID-19 prevention measures, several upcoming events have been cancelled for the next two weeks. Please be aware and spread the word: 1.) March 31 event in White County with speakers Jeff McPeek and Mark Sanders is CANCELLED until further notice. We will attempt to reschedule... Read More.

Grayville Police Investigating a Double Stabbing

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville Police Department and the Illinois State Police are currently investigating a double stabbing that occurred early this morning. The suspect is a black male, 5’7, 190 lbs who fled on foot from the scene. We believe this is an isolated incident however, if... Read More.

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Carmi Police Have Busy Weekend With Arrests

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police had a busy weekend. 30 year old Robert Anthony Belka of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Friday morning and placed under arrest for driving on a revoked license. He was also charged with Improper Use of Registration, Unlawful Display of Registration Sticker... Read More.

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Midwest Waste Reminds Customers to Bag Their Trash and Place it at the Curb to Reduce Risk to Drivers

City of Carmi Electronics Recycling Event Rescheduled for May 30

2020 Illinois Primary Election Unofficial White County Results

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Reportedly Tests 3 for Covid-19

Hamilton/Wayne County Public Health Director Shares Important Info

Second Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois Partially Shuttered

Grayville Taking Steps to Ensure Safety of it’s Residents Due to COVID-19

SI SUPRT Events Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns; Input Being Sought Via Letter

Grayville Police Investigating a Double Stabbing

Carmi Police Have Busy Weekend With Arrests

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